Pigeon Part II

Well, even though I wanted it to be over, I had this sneaking suspicion that something else would happen. Well, I was right. Tonight I went over to Adam's to make dinner for him and his girlfriend Emily, and we had an uninvited guest.

Maddison: And clean up, I do not want the two of you to lift a finger tonight. Welcome to Cafe de Maddison, del (Pauses) your apartment. (Adam laughs) It's going to be so romantic. Where's your table?

Adam: Oh, we'll have to pull a nightstand from the bedroom and put a sheet on it.

Maddison: Classy.

Adam: Meh. I'm a guy. So what're we havin'?

Maddison: What do you care; you're a guy!

(Adam laughs again)

Maddison: Mexican. Uh, crap, I left the candles and the groceries out in the car. I'll get them.

Adam: No, I'll get 'em, give me your keys.

Maddison: Oh, it's unlocked.

Adam: No, it's the least I can do.

Maddison: No, you have been living out of my apartment for the last week, it's the least I could do, okay? (Opens door)

(Cuts to Maddison leaning on door, biting her nails. Both Adam and Maddison are staring at the ground on the front step.)

Adam: We need the camera.

(Music starts)

Maddison: I thought this lame stuff was over by now.

(Adam is carrying the pigeon over to the table and Maddison runs back out the door)

Maddison: Was anyone out there?!

Adam: I didn't see any cars.

(Maddison comes back inside and Adam holds the pigeon while she cuts a message and two vials off its leg. Maddison rests her head on the table and reads the message, pursing her lips. Adam starts to walk out the door with the pigeon but Maddison calls out and holds her hand up to stop him. Maddison rests her head on her hand and reads the message again before holding it up to the camera silently. A picture then flashes on screen, with the message laid out flat and the two vials on top of it. 'If you can help' appears on the screen and it all fades to black.)